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No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout

No panic for Cairns despite worrying round-one fadeout

The Cairns Taipans were blown away in their 102-75 loss to Illawarra in Perth, but coach Adam Forde says his team's problems are a quick fix.

Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Froling stars as hot Hawks crush Taipans in Perth

Sam Froling has scored 19 points and Darius Days posted 20 points and 12 rebounds as Illawarra started their NBL season with a big win over Cairns.

NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era

NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era

NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era

NZ Breakers make statement to open new NBL era

A new era for a revamped New Zealand Breakers outfit opened with a 91-87 win against the Brisbane Bullets at the NBL's HoopsFest in Perth.

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Wildcats ready to tear into Kings after beating Phoenix

Wildcats ready to tear into Kings after beating Phoenix

Perth Wildcats are looking forward to tackling star-studded Sydney Kings after their defeat of South East Melbourne Phoenix in their home arena.

Wildcats excite in first up win over Phoenix

Wildcats excite in first up win over Phoenix

Bryce Cotton and Keanu Pinder were explosive as the Perth Wildcats beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix 106-98 at the season-opening NBL HoopsFest.

JackJumpers express fear over hectic pre-season prep

JackJumpers express fear over hectic pre-season prep

The Tasmania JackJumpers have opened their title defence with a loss, but it is their costly pre-season that is worrying coach Scott Roth the most.

Dellavedova stars as Melbourne beat JackJumpers

Dellavedova stars as Melbourne beat JackJumpers

Melbourne United have exacted a small slice of revenge for their Championship Series loss to Tasmania, defeating the defending NBL champions 88-79 in Perth.

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Ex-NBA star Carmelo Anthony blown away by NBL's rise

Ex-NBA star Carmelo Anthony blown away by NBL's rise

Ex-NBA star Carmelo Anthony blown away by NBL's rise

Ex-NBA star Carmelo Anthony blown away by NBL's rise

The NBL's HoopsFest is underway in Perth and former NBA star Camelo Anthony has made the trip to Australia to promote the four-day festival.

Melbourne United wise up ahead of grand final re-match

Melbourne United wise up ahead of grand final re-match

Melbourne United wise up ahead of grand final re-match

Melbourne United wise up ahead of grand final re-match

The NBL season begins on Thursday night as Melbourne United attempt to turn the tables on the all-conquering Tasmania JackJumpers in a grand final re-match.

Perth hand NBL coach John Rillie three more years

Perth hand NBL coach John Rillie three more years

Perth hand NBL coach John Rillie three more years

Perth hand NBL coach John Rillie three more years

The Perth Wildcats are going all-in on John Rillie, re-signing their coach for a further three years in a massive show of faith just days out from round one.

Goorjian's Kings the team to beat for NBL title

Goorjian's Kings the team to beat for NBL title

Goorjian's Kings the team to beat for NBL title

Goorjian's Kings the team to beat for NBL title

The Sydney Kings enter the upcoming season boasting the strongest squad in the NBL, but the Wildcats and Melbourne United are expected to pose big threats.

Perth in the box seat to keep NBL's HoopsFest

Perth in the box seat to keep NBL's HoopsFest

Perth in the box seat to keep NBL's HoopsFest

Perth in the box seat to keep NBL's HoopsFest

The NBL's inaugural HoopsFest will be launched this week, with the four-day festival starting with a grand final rematch between Melbourne United and Tasmania.

Harrison shines for unbeaten Bullets at NBL Blitz

Harrison shines for unbeaten Bullets at NBL Blitz

Harrison shines for unbeaten Bullets at NBL Blitz

Harrison shines for unbeaten Bullets at NBL Blitz

Coach Justin Schueller's Brisbane Bullets showed they could be a force to be reckoned with during the upcoming NBL season after going unbeaten in the Blitz.

NBL threatens ejections in crackdown on dirty play

NBL threatens ejections in crackdown on dirty play

NBL threatens ejections in crackdown on dirty play

NBL threatens ejections in crackdown on dirty play

The NBL has warned players will be immediately ejected if they commit dangerous acts on the basketball court this season.

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United's Ili keen to be as offensive as possible in NBL

Defensive ace Shea Ili has taken his offensive game to a new level over the off-season in a boost to NBL title-chasing Melbourne United's scoring options.

NBL's Hawks sign ex-NBA guard Darius Days

Darius Days has become the Illawarra Hawks' third import signing ahead of the upcoming NBL season.

'It was tough': Kings' Galloway opens up on NBA axing

Jaylin Galloway has opened up about his whirlwind foray into the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks, and subsequent return to the Sydney Kings.

Ex-NBL star feels like 'nothing' after one-punch attack

Former Brisbane Bullets player Harry Froling has told a court his career was ended by a single punch as his attacker was jailed for the brutal crime.

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Wildcats sign former first-round NBA pick Dylan Windler

Former Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Dylan Windler hopes to continue the winning tradition of the Perth Wildcats after signing for the NBL club.

Boom teenager splits with NBL side to play school rugby

The Tasmania JackJumpers have split with highly-rated youngster Roman Siulepa over the 18-year-old's desire to continue playing schoolboy rugby union.

No grudges as Cooks and Goorjian reunite at NBL's Kings

Brian Goorjian cut Xavier Cooks from his Boomers squad for the Olympics but the forward has no bad blood as they aim to revitalise the Sydney Kings.

JackJumpers to ease Olympian Magnay into pre-season

Having won the NBL title in just their third season, coach Scott Roth is making sure the Tasmania JackJumpers have put that in the past and reset.

'Blindsided' Ninnis ready for legal stoush with 36ers

Scott Ninnis says he expects the Adelaide 36ers to honour his two-year contract after he was sacked as coach just weeks out from the new NBL season.

Ninnis' coaching stint a 'constant challenge': 36ers

The Adelaide 36ers have defended their decision to fire head coach Scott Ninnis a matter of days into his first pre-season since signing a two-year deal.

Jackson's fifth Games medal a vivid Paris send-off

Lauren Jackson was happy to sit back, watch and - for once - soak in what it feels like to win an Olympic medal after capping a remarkable comeback with bronze.

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